Traditions

Thomas Foley was a member of the Kings Point track & field
team and set the Mariners’ first records in the 110-yard
dash, and total points scored. He was instrumental to the
development of the track & field team, captaining the squad to
a 5-4 record and earning the 1945 Adm. Stedman Trophy, given to the
Academy’s Most Outstanding Athlete. After graduation,
Foley enrolled at St. Joseph’s College, where he was a member
of two Championship track & field teams and was the top point
scorer for three straight years.

Foley continued to stay involved in sports coaching soccer and
football teams while in the Air Force, following his matriculation
from St. Joseph’s. Foley earned his Master’s
degree in Clinical Psychology from Temple University in 1957 and
his Doctorate in Clinical Psychology from Louisiana State
University in 1964. He retired from the Air Force after 31
years on active duty as a Colonel, Chief of Air Force, and
consultant to the Surgeon General.